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Rajnath calls for faster induction of indigenous defence systems

Hyderabad, June 12 (UNI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said India must equip its armed forces with state-of-the-art systems in adequate numbers and within stipulated timelines to effectively address future security challenges.
Inaugurating the Advanced Weapon System Complex at the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, Rajnath Singh called for the rapid transition of indigenous defence technologies from development to large-scale production.
Stressing that technological advancement must be complemented by robust manufacturing capabilities, he urged DRDO, the armed forces and industry partners to function as an integrated ecosystem to accelerate the induction of indigenous technologies and bridge the gap between development and production.
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